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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1954

Page

5

Soldier reports theft of money and car by couple

Fort Sill soldier Richard A. Turner said a man and woman robbed him of $15 and his 1949 Ford convertible after offering a ride near Lawton. He woke at a farmhouse, then reported the crime to police and sheriff officers. Others had been robbed the day before by a group who collected $83 from two soldiers.

Fort Sill Lawton Richard A. Turner Hoyt Shelby Turner Sheriff's Office Shelby Lawton- Fort Sill

Three Aggie Clubs Elect New Officers This Week

Cameron College clubs held elections. Kenneth McClendon of Hollis became president of the Cameron Players with Blanche Billingslea as vice president. Dolores Warner, daughter of Sgt. and Mrs. Satterwhite, was secretary-treasurer. Jimmy Rogers, Fr Cobb, won a student senate seat. Roy Wicker won the same for the Aggies. Orman Foster was elected Engineers president.

Cameron College Cameron Players Kenneth McClendon Hollis Blanche Billingslea Don Billingslea Dolores Warner T. R. Satterwhite Maple Aggies Jimmy Rogers Fr. Cobb Engineers Roy Wicker Rt. 3 Lawton Orman Foster Gordon Foster Lee

Officers To Test Sill Unit Staffs

Lt. Col. A. O Pittinger arrives at Fort Sill to observe the OCAFF testing team. Capt. Carl R. Duncan leads a three man unit testing proficiency of soldiers and staff handling tactical situations through Thursday February 8 to 11.

A. O Pittinger Chief of Army Field Oop Fort Monroe Fort Sill Post Chemical Office Carl R. Duncan

New Battalion Commander Assumes Post at Fort Sill

Lt. Col. Isaac R. King Jr. today assumed command of the 469th Field Artillery Battalion at Fort Sill. He previously spent 13 months in Korea as S-4 of I Corps Artillery and executive officer of the 204th Field Artillery Battalion.

Isaac R. King Jr 469Th Field Artillery Fort Sill Col. King Korea S-4 I Corps 204Th Field Artillery

Mortgage Charge Preliminary Set

Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles set a preliminary hearing for Harrison on two charges related to mortgagee fraud. A 10 a.m. Tuesday hearing covers selling multiple household items mortgaged to Kenneth Lahren at 1625 Cache Road. A 2 p.m. session addresses selling a television set mortgaged to Ensley Tire and Supply Company.

Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles Meer Eg Ae Eeerey Harrison Fort Oye Kenneth Lahren Cache Road Ensley Tire and Supply Company

Seeing-Eye Dogs Guide Blind Workers to Safety

Eight Seeing-Eye dogs assisted 75 blind supervisors and workers at the Industrial Home for the Blind in Brooklyn during a minor fire yesterday. The guided group evacuated safely under the response of the dogs and staff.

Dogs Save New York Brooklyn

Hicks Ed Phone 2747

Local fragment records a phone number 2747 associated with Hicks Ed. The readable portion suggests a personal contact or listing term from a small-town notice page. No additional names, dates, or locations are clearly legible.

Shine for Dimes Fund Reaches 75 Dollars This Week

The American Business club raised about 75 dollars for March of Dimes with Shine for Dimes. Members highlighted a Lambert intersection alarm system and planned campaigns including Herb Stonehocker for district governor. They also announce The Big D Jamboree on March 31 at the high school auditorium and a Mexico fishing trip film shown at Friday’s meeting.

American Business Club Linker Walters ABC Club Herb Stonehocker Lawton Ferris Abc’s Macklin Mexico Tommy Lewis Lewis Jake Goran

Three Cast Changes Named By Theater

Three cast changes for the Law ton Little Theater production of You Cant Take It With You were announced by director John Denney. Lt Ed Allen is Donald, Grant Neute boom Ec, and Bill Farrell Paul. Tickets were distributed at the membership meeting and seats should be reserved with Dr. or Mrs. A S Andrews. The show opens March 1 2 at the Cameron College auditorium.

Lawton Little Theater John Denney Ed Allen Donald Grant Neuteboom Bill Farrell Paul Denney Little Theater Atrows A. S. Andrews Cameron College Auditorum

Witness Takes Stand In City Burglary Trial

Robert C. Simmons a former convict from Lawton faced charges for a Fifth Street bar burglary. Police tied two men to the scene, with one impersonating a customer and a coin box loss of 52.05 dollars found later. Jury members listed include Hannigan Austin Cosgrove Ford Little Williams and others.

Robert C Bob) Simmons Lawton Fifth Street S. Fifth R. C. Cross Seetitien Tnt Wen Fel McKeanines Cross Jar Ateaed Cross Simmons Jimmy Tice Tice Francis Hannigan Earl C. Austin W. D. Cosgrove Vern Ford C. L. Little Grant J. Williams A. K. Ezzell Frank Mansell Emil J. Schram O. W. Harvey, and W. L. Wade

Training supervisor to receive third Oak Leaf Cluster

Col Joseph S Kimmitt, training supervisor in the Basic Courses Division, to receive the third Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal this afternoon. Col F Q Goodell will present. Kimmitt previously earned the cluster for meritorious service in Korea.

Joseph S. Kimmitt Department of Combined Arms F. Q. Goodell Kimmett Korea

Tulsa Granted New TV Station in Channel 17 Order

The Communications Commission awarded a new television station license for Tulsa on channel 17 to Arthur R. Olson after uncontested filing. Tulsa and Muskogee applications faced withdrawals with Fryer and Oklahoma Press Agency seeking dismissal of their channel station requests amid conference hearings.

Washington the Communications Commission Tulsa Muskogee Arthur R. Olson Dwight Iy Cana Fryer Attorney Television Co

Idaho Coffee Prices Spark Local Cold War

In St Anthony Idaho a price clash unfolds as Thrifty stores advertise coffee at 5 cents a cup with refills free while a neighboring cafe window proclaims coffee at 10 cents and offers free aspirin and all drugs in stock. The quirky price battle underlines local small town commerce and consumer curiosity.

ST. Anthony Idaho

Three Charged In Road Violations In Local Courts

Three men were charged on traffic complaints in justice of the peace courts. Robert D. Mooneyham 29 of 1508 Lee was fined 23 dollars for no driver's license by Justice Marvin Cameron. Harvey Lee Bishop 48 of 1007 S Seventh faced speeding charges in Cameron's court. W T Ryans 24 of 401 Garfield faced a muffler violation in Woodrow Giles' court.

Justice of Peace Robert D. Mooneyham Lee Marvin Cameron Harvey Lee Biship Cameron W. T. Ryans Garfield Woodrow Giles Justice of Peace Court

Turner election prompts road fund debate in county city

Schonholz named Inspector General at Fort Sill after Korea service. The chamber discussion reiterates not granting a mandate to forget county street and alley problems while noting no extra funds in the state road fund. The passage references efforts to extend a recent election and maintain roads and infrastructure.

Turner

Sooner Scions Seek McKay Talks on SPA Plan

Washington State Rep Ed Edmondson and Oklahoma officials discuss the proposed reorganization of the Power Administration. They seek details before action and fear rural electrification could be harmed by any recommendations. No definite information yet.

Washington Ed Edmondson Oklahoma McKay Department Ee Power Edmondson Reone McKay

Noted chemist to study radioisotopes at Oak Ridge

Sor Dr. Paul F. Kaan senior research chemist with the Noble Foundation has been selected for training at pod anata Re snagenegg Studies Oak Ridge Tenn He will study for one month on the use of radioisotopes.

Ardmore Okie Aire Paul F. Kaan Noble Foundation Pod Anata Re Snagenegg Studies Oak Ridge Tenn

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